Province wants feedback on cannabis impairment in workplace, union says no need for panic
The Government of Saskatchewan wants the public to have their say on how best to keep people safe in the workplace once recreational marijuana is legal in October, though a union leader believes there should be no panic about the situation.
A consultation paper is now available online, letting the public give their feedback on how to address impairment at work and if there should be possible legislative changes. It says a recent survey shows people want additional steps to be taken to keep workers safe after the drug is legalized federally Oct. 17.
Bob Bymoen, president of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union, said the government was right to reach out for input, though he figured protocols are already in place to handle workplace impairment.
“I don’t think there needs to be panic,” Bymoen told paNOW. “People just need to realize that on October 17th they and their co-workers need to be safe and sober.”